Earned the highest safety score in Lubbock. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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New Directions Early Learning Center is a play-based provider serving infants through kindergarten-age children at 2008 Avenue T in Lubbock, Texas. Operating since 1998, the center emphasizes social and emotional development within a supportive environment, accepts subsidies to expand family access, and pairs childcare with nutritional guidance and parenting resources. Parent feedback highlights engaged staff who go above and beyond for children and families. The center does not offer programming beyond kindergarten entry, requiring families to transition to school-age care elsewhere—a common consideration for families planning longer-term arrangements.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion5.0
Management4.0
Culture5.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Operating hours listed as 6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday. Describes itself as nurturing young minds and fostering a love of learning in a safe, supportive environment.
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